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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
The Joys of MilIionaires.

The rural idea of the manner in
which the Astors and Vanderbilts live
is amusing, and will doubtless be highly
flattering to the persons named. A
man travelling 'down in Arkansas"
heard two old women talking before a
cabin door. One of them, with clay
pipe between her lips, said:
''It do beat all how some folks has
ev'rything mortal body could asst fer,
while others, like you an me, Mis-
Peterby, is poorer'n. jobs turkey all
born days of our lives. Now, you've
beern tell of them Vanderbilts an AS
tors there in New York, amt you?"
"Dunno but l have" said Mis-
Peterby.
"Wel., I've lately heern some things
bout how they carry on. My man he
got it straight from Zimri Perkins, an
Zim he got it from his wife's mothers
uncle's nevvy, who takes paper printed
in New York, so it must be true"
81 amt doubt Of it,"
well, if you'll b'leeve me, old Mis-
Vanderbilt don't purtend TO even wash
her own dishes. She don't even make
her own bed-her nor Mis- Astor neither,
and they both sleep in pink velvet
night gownds trimmed in lace at 81 900
a yard, and embroidered in diamints
that cost millions on millions"
"The good landp'
eyes, sirl An Mis- Astor's bed std
is solid gold with dammit knobs OH it
big as goose eggs, an ev'ry time she
goes ont she has twenty coal black
horses hitched to her solid gold charyot,
and she stands up in it dressed all in
white satin with her hair hangin' down
her back, athrowin' $40 gold pieces to
the beggars."
"Naw?"
"'Deed an it's true-eyery word Of
it. And when Nr. and Mis- Vanderbilt
goes out they have their carriage crawed
by forty milk white steeds with coal
black Niger with dammit ring iu his
nose, leading ev'ry horse; and Wander
bilt he lays back OH his velvet cushions
smokin' golden pipe"
"You don't mean it,"
81 do that. Oh, i tell you it's fine
thing to be rich, Mis- Peterby; an |
reckon alike as not you an med carry
on jest like thar, If we only had the
means to it with"
"Like enuff, like enuff-anyhow. /
know I'D have me good green an red
gingham gown, an all the salt mack'rel
/ could eat, for once.'
"An I'D git me some glnynine Scotch
snuff, would. ."-Boston Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
Some smart Birds.

You have often seen great black
crow. Z will tell you some stories about
them. They are great thieves, and they
are very smart. They say that crow
can count three, and can count no more.
This is how they found that out: A man
lost great deal Of corn from his fields,
the crows having stolen It. He went
out there and waited all day trying TO
get chance to shoot them, but they
would not come. Then he took another
man with him, and the two stayed there
a long time; after awhile one Of them
went away, but the crows would net
come down. Then he took two with
him, and after awhile one went away,
then after awhile another went away,
but the crows would not come down.
Then he took three men with him, and
after awhile the three went away; and
the crows came back and he shot as
many as he wanted to. That seemed to
show that the crows could count three,
but they could not count four.
Here is the story of a very tantalizing
crow: Engineer Jack Ellis, Of Williams
port, Pa, has very large and wise
crow. He is two feet long from the tip
Of his beak to tile tip Of his tail feathers,
and is scientific thief. A Shepherd
dog, chained to kcnuel in the yard, Is
one of his worst victims. Whenever he
sees the dog gnswing a bone he sneaks
up behind him and grabs him by the
tail; the sudden attack causes the dog
to quickly wheel about TO find out
what's there, but the crow holds on, and
goes around will, the tail to where the
coveted bone is, snalcLes il up, and In
an instant is out OF reach OF the angry
ANIMAL Kenia Home Weekly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
u.s. sHEPHERDsToWN W. VA FRIDAY, JUNE "a 1887

logs, anG the moment half his body
showed through the opening l changed
my position inside. He came dewn the
roof sputtering and growing, and again
made fierce attack on the door. | was
too much for him, and he again tried
the roof and the chimney hole. He came
down and II went out, and he went up
all. came in. He was at the door,
snarling in way to send shivers up
and down my back, when heard the
report of rife, and directly two men
came running up. The shot had been
fatal, and the panther was dead. The
men were going to the woods to hunt,
and, although close at hand, the panther
had not noticed them. There was at
that time bounty of $50, l think, on a
panther's scalp, and, while the men
claimed this, they gave me the skin to
reward my part in the adventure."- Chi
cdoo Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24

Mrs. Colonel Yerger is continual
source OF embarrassment 10 her hus-
band Colonel Yerger recently gave a
dinner party TO few select ladies and
gentlemen. or course he was called on
for an after dinner speech. Colonel
Yerger got up, and, assuming an impos-
Ing position, began: Ladies and gen.
tIemen unprepared as I am-being
wholly unprepared to make speech
being unprepared-." He was unable
TO proceed. There was painful silence,
which was broken by Mrs. Yeager say
ing: "Why, Colonel, you knew il per.
fectly this morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
NEW GOODS,
New woods

The undersigned has returned from
the city and finished opening thor
ough and complete line of goods, viz:
Dry Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
fne Boots, fine and coarse Shoes, to
suit all ages, nice line of Mating,
200! Rae Carpet at special bargain,
summer stock of Ready-made Cloth
Ing, cane and wood seat Rocking
Chairs; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
Safes, &C., Queensware, Stoneware,
Hardware, Woodenware, Tinware,
Groceries, Confections, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences,
Soaps, Tobacco, Cigars, &C., &c.-all
Of which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
est living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price, also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination of goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully,
j. S. MELVIN.
Duields, May 13, 1887.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24


She came and went, as comes and goes
The dew drop on the morning rose,
Or as the tender lights that die
At shut of day along the sky.
Her coming made the dawn more bright,
Her going brought the sombre night;
Her coming made the blossoms shine.
Her going made them droop and pine.
Where'er her twinkling feet did pass,
Beneath them greener grew the grass.
The song-birds ruffied their small throats.
To swell for her their blithest notes.
But when she went, the blushing day
Sank into silence chill and gray.
The dark its sable vans unfurled,
And sudden night possessed the world.
o fond desires that wake In vain
She ne'r will come to us again;
And now like vanished perfume sweet,
Her memory grows more vague and fleet,
Z Yet we rejoice that morn by morn
The sad old world grows less forlorn,
Since once so bright a vision came
To touch our lives with Heavenly flame,
And show to our bewildered eyes,
What beauty dwells In Paradise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24

Edwin tbefore the serpenrs cage iE
the ZOo): "See, Angelina. that large
snake Ia boa constructor. and down In
South America where he lives. lie lies
in walt for victim, and, winding him
self about the poor person, slowly hngs
him to ,leath.' Angelina with sllud-
der) "Oa, how nice.''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
THROUGH rus ROOF.

"When the panther found that he
could not get in by the door he sprang
upon the roof. | heard him as he alight-
ed on the shocks, and, facing about. !
saw there was square hole in the roof,
left for chimney never built. There
was noihing to prevent him Ieaping
down, aud this is just what he intended
doing / saw his shadow as he peered
over the edge of the opening, and 1 WAS
all ready as bis 1.-THE body alighted on
the floor. In two winks was outside
and had the door pulled 10, and again
he was foiled. He was mad and no mis-
take. and, although was young boy
and almost upset with fear, had sense
enough left to be on the watch for him.
The caves of the building were so short
that, standing by the door, which had a
button outside and an old ilrap nailed
to the inside 10 pull it shut, l could see
the ridge pole.
"In two or three minutes heard the
sclatfer OF claws as the beast went up the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
Notice to the Public.

WE have established an agency at Union
w Vile for the sale and exchange of our
high grade Roller Flour. For 81 bushels long
berry wheat. You will get 196 pounds of our
best flour and 20 pounds otial. Second grade,
for bushels Of wheat. We will keep full
stock on hand. You can have every advan-
tage, as II you were dealing direct with the
mill. Our Flour is guaranteed TO give salts
faction. This is our agency north OF the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
MILLVILLE MILLING CO.,
n. s. j. STRIDER, Sole Agent.
JNo. w. AvIRETT, Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
TRUNKS AND vALIsEs

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact, everything that is kept In a first-class
clothing store you will find right here. One
word more and1 am done, and that is this,
that every fair-minded person Will be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock is not only
stylish but we'll chosen and exceedingly fair
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all of my friends and customers for their
past favors and with strict attention to busi-
ness in the future, hope to gain continu-
ance Of the same. Remember the old stand.
College Square. "
JACOB WINTERMOYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
Jacob Wintermoyer.

My stock consists of all styles of Readymade
Clothing from the little 4-year-old boy to the
largest size In Mems Suits. My stock ofNeck-
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. A nice
Scarf for 10 cents. Shirts, Collars and Cults,
Hosiery, Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
tons and the finest lot of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24
NOTICE.

i still carry large stock OF snelled Hooks,
plain Hooks, Lines, Floats, Sinkers, Swivels,
Leaders, Artificial Bait. Flies, Minnows,
Reels, Jointed Rods, Bamboo Rods, de-, &c.
BAKER & McMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24

r L. RICHARD 4 SON have just received
d this week, Crinkle seersuckers. Percals,
Calicoes, Ginghams, Sheetings, Muslins. Bed
Ticking, Hamburg Edgings, Linen Edges
all at Hard Times prices. New supply of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-24

of all the most fashionable styles In Ready
made Clothing and Gents Furnishings for
Men, Boys and Children that has ever been
brought to this town. They are first-class
throughout, and combining all the styles and
qualities, with prices strictly fair and to suit
the times. / think that j can prove 10 my
friends and customers, and the people of this
vicinity, that there is but one place to pur-
chase Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods,
and that place is at the Boss Clothing Store of
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22

AS the day nears which, above all
others, is hailed with joy and gladness,
commemorative of the birth of Him
whose mission is interpreted through
the channels of the human heart only
by the reflected desire to minister to
those in need, and we are concerning
ourselves with the purchases which
shall remind kindred and friends of
our love and regard, it were well not
to forget that to some Christmas is
cherries day. Want is written all
through the journal of the days mum.
bering their existence. No Christmas
trees laden with treasures for them.
No response to the cravings of hunger
and warmth, may be-. No songs of
joy and and gladness echoing in their
homes, save as their faith, stronger by
discipline. turns longingly to the abid
ing home of Him whose abode is the
welcome haven of the tired and weary
soul. Surely, in their remembrance,
as we are blessed with means and op
portunity to brighten the day by sub
stantial tokens of our desire to assist
in making this, of all days, one of
good cheer for them, the ulster of
it's happiness will be heightened in
our own experience, as the gladsome
chimes ring out the greeting of the
day laden with wealth of joy and song
in token of our appreciation of the
Love which embraced in sympathy
the welfare of all mankind.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are
in danger. Consumption always seems
at first only cold. Do not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with
some cheap imitation of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption colds
and coughs. but be sure you get the
genuine. Because he can make more
profit he may tell you he has some
thing just as good, or just the same.
Don't be deceived. but insist upon
getting DIR. Kings New Discovery,
which is guaranteed to give relief in
all throat, lung, and chest affections.
Trial bottles free, at G. P. Reeds drug
STORE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22
THE END.

The testimony in the Robinson case
was closed Thursday afternoon, and
Prosecutor Maxson commenced the
argument of the case for the State. He
was followed by J. Fl. Nichols, Esq,
Thomas Marshall, and L Il. Siddall,
who occupied the time of the Court
until Saturday afternoon, and whose
eloquent appeals were listened to by
all who could possibly gain admittance
to the room.
The jury retired few minutes before
o'clock, under the charge of the
Court, but the eager crowd of specta-
tors remained. believing that this jury
would follow the example OF the two
preceding ones, and finish their de-
liberations in even shorter time, II
possible, than either of the others. In
this they were disappointed, and as
hours wore away the situation grew
monotonous, and one by one the tired
watchers departed, until at l O'Clock
Sunday morning, the two deputies
were left alone in their glory.
About O'Clock Sunday afternoon,
the guard at the door of the jury room
was informed that verdict had been
reached, and Judge Johnston and the
attorneys and court officials were in
formed of the fact Some little delay
was caused in looking up authorities,
but it was finally decided to receive
the verdict, and at 6 o'clock the jury
filed into court, the foreman, E. A.
Parsons, bearing the slip of paper
which sealed the fate of James Robin
son. Clerk Porter inquired: Cen
tlemen, have you agreed on verdict?'
p" We have" answered the foreman.
Taking the paper. the Clerk then read:
1--WE find the defendant, James Rob
inson, guilty of murder in the first
degree" There was silence in the
Court room for moment, which was
broken by the sebs and cries of the
two sisters of the condemned man, as
they threw themselves upon his neck,
apparently overcome by the force of
the blow which had fallen upon them.
RobinsoD's GOODNESS and nerve, under
this trying ordeal, was remarkable.
He endeavored to soothe the weeping
sisters, but they could not be comfort
ed, and the deputies were obliged to
take them away, while the prisoner
was conducted back to the Jail.
The jury was discharged and court
adjourned to Thursday (today) at IL
o'clock, when the argument for new
trial in the Coughlin case will be heard.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22

The prospectus of the Cleveland
Leader appears in our columns today.
While it is one of the last papers to
which we would commend q seeker
after sound political doctrine, 1t is in
every other respect a most desirable
journal, both as regards ability and
enterprise in its conduct AS it name
implies, it is Leader in gathering up
the history and events of the day,
ranking second to few, if any, metro
politan dailies in this respect. To
such of our readers as desire TO inform
themselves as to simon pure Republi
can doctrine-and it is wise to read
the views pro and con on all questions
we commend the Leader.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22

Rodney L. Phelps, one of Ravenna's
best and most popular citizens, died
at about 6o'clock, Friday evening, the
18th inst, of Inflammation of the
bowels, after a severe illness of only
four days. He went to his work as
usual on Monday, but was obliged to
return home before noen, and from
that time never left his bed. He
leaves wife and four children, three
sons and one daughter, who have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire com.
munity in their great loss
Mr.. Phelps has been employed for
a number of years at the Quaker Mill,
holding the position of Manager until
failing health made it necessary for
bim to relinquish the place, since
which time he has been engaged as
shipping clerk.
Funeral services were held Tuesday,
al O'Clock p. m, from the late resi-
den ce of the deceased, ,and were attend
ed by a large number of friends and
acquaintances. Revs. Andrew Will
son and w. L. Lucas conducted the
services.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22
SHALERSVILLE.
Correspondence.


The last Wednesday evening meet.
ing, at the Town Hall, was well at
tended. The literary performances
were good, the music excellent, espec-
tally the song Bring back our Dar-
!ing,n in which one of our respected
male members made his musical debut.
The question, "Is Prohibition prac-
ticable," was discussed for some time,
but at last put over until next meeting
as was also the proceeding in relation
to the new constitution.
The Entertainment to be given by
the High School Students on Friday
evening, Dec. 2Srd, should receive a
liberal patronage, as the proceeds are
to be applied toward the purchase of
new bell for the Academy,
1t is said that a keeper of certain
young ladies boarding house is much
in need of night clerk, to wait upon
the young gentlemen callers.
We understand that Hymen's moose
is about to settle over the heads of
couple Of our young people. May joy
attend them
The accommodation train consisting
of engine aad one coach, running be
tween the residence of A. FL. House
and sub district No. 6, via Shalersville
Center, met with almost total wreck
on Friday last. 1t had started on its
homeward run, heavily loaded, when,
a short distance north of town, near
the residence of E. NJ. Crane, Esq
the spring broke, precipitating occu
pants, baggage. &c. in one promiscu-
Gus heap by the side of the track. The
shrieks and EXPLANATIONS (?) of some
of the crowd were heartrending to
hear, but were soon changed to laugh
ter when it was ascertained that nc
bones were broken. The engine Zone
horse power) was soon captured and
found to have sustained no injury
but the " stockholders" pronounce the
car not worth a shilling.
Was there ever a community of peo
pie that was not blessed (?) with some
person or persons, who are always
ready and willing to give current re
port to a trifing story, enlarging upon
the facts and magnitying the details
thereby making a mountain out of 8
mole bill? Well. we have such an in
cumbrance in our town, and neither
time nor pains are spared to now ane
then scatter broadcast false and con
taminating reports. These reports ART
calculated to damage the irreproacha
BILE conduct of those whose reputation
for good intent Is as far above thei
, own as the heavens are above the eartl
, These parties are not known at pres
ent, for like all who follow such call
ings, their deeds are those of darkness
Should they be found out they ma,
have chance to repent of their mis-
deeds in sackcloth and ashes. w
l hope a warning may be sufticien
, though it come from the pen of
I, PHGBE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22
Holiday excursions.

The Pennsylvania Lines West of
Pittsburgh, will sell Excursion Tickets
at ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND. TRIP
from all Stations December oath, 25th
26th and 3lst, 1887, and on January
lst and I'd, 1888. All tickets good re
turning until January Sd, 1888. No
excursion tickets will be sold to adults
for less than 25 cents, nor to children
for less than Is cents. No excursion
tickets will be sold on Dec. 9th, 28th,
29th and 30th, 1887. For further in
formation, call on or address nearest
Ticket Agent, Pennsylvania Company
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22

David N. Furry died at his home
in Kansas Wednesday afternoon, the
l4th inst. of quick consumption. Mr.
Furry was reeident of Ravenna for
many years, having been engaged in
the carriage business. In 1888 he
moved to Kansas, locating about ten
miles from Fort Scott, where he pur-
chased property and his many friends
were pleased to hear, from time to
time, that he was doing we'll aud was
much pleased with his new home
He was an honOred member of the 1.
o. o. F., and of the M. e. Church, and
his daily life was that of an upright,
honest man.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22

We would call especial attention of
those interested in securing superior
facilities for fitting themselves for the
different positions of life-whether
of higher or pertaining to the practic-
al education fitting them for positions
of usefulness the announcement
of Mt, Union College, which appears
ia our columns. 1t justly ranks as
one of our popular and leading nsti-
tutions of learning.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22

Confectionery is a luxury, and the
best is the cheapest. You have but
one life to live. When you die you
will be dead long time" While you
do live you may just as we'll have the
best, as it costs but very little more
than the common stuff. You can get
the best at j. s. SMITH & Sons.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22
Lumber for Sale at Cost.

Having concluded to go out of busi-
ness, we offer our entire stood at and
below cost, consisting of all kinds OF
all kinds of materials usually kept in
a retail lumber yard ; shingles, lath
sash doors, blinds, mouldings, build
ing paper, &c. Any one in need OF
ANYTHING in our line. or contemplating
using next season, can do no better
than to take advantage sof this opper-
tunity. Yard on Quaker Mill and N
Y. P. so. siding.
ROBERT SMITH & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22
On Fridav last a valuable setter

On Friday last valuable setter dog
belonging to S. p. Barr, escaped from
the barn where he was kept, and while
playing with some other dogs on the
street, was cruelty shot, the charge
taking effect in the animals shoulder,
seeiously injuring him. He was not
vicious, and MIR. Barr is, naturally
eneugh, very indignant,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22

The evening services at the Cong.
Church last Sabbath were chang ed
from the usual order. The first half
hour was given to song or praise SER
vice, followed by discourse by the
pastor. The choir occupied the plat
form at each side of the pulpit. 1t
is proposed to continue this order of
exercises aud change in the position
of the choir for the present.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-12-22
At the meeting of David McInto,

At the meeting of David McIntosh
Post No. 327. 6. A. R., held Tuesday
evening, the 18th inst, the following
officers were elected: J. II. Furry,
Post Commander; L. F. Hunt, S. V.
O.; 8. P. Barr. j. V. c.; James Powers
Surgeon u. B. Russell, Chaplain R.
smith, @. NJ; J. F. Sapp. Officer of
the Day; VIM. Stowell, Officer of the
Guard. Philo Bierce was chosen del
egate to the State Encampment, and
G. l.. Bartlett, Alternate.